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Forum: C5 General
08-28-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,408
Posted By mqqn

That would be a blast to own and drive around -...

That would be a blast to own and drive around - no doubt about it.

I hate the "Cecil B. DeInfluencer" youtube overproductions though, it's not the epic movie of all time.....

It does look like...
Forum: C5 General
08-27-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By mqqn

Speedway white / mod red Z06's are very rare, and...

Speedway white / mod red Z06's are very rare, and beautiful.
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mqqn
Forum: C5 General
08-27-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,360
Posted By mqqn

https://iammoon.com/images/vette/maggies/at_speed....

https://iammoon.com/images/vette/maggies/at_speed.jpg

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mqqn
Forum: C7 Corvettes for Sale
12-14-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,005
Posted By mqqn

That is a darn fine looking car. best ...

That is a darn fine looking car.

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mqqn
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-04-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,286
Posted By mqqn

I typically wave, but alas the wave is all but...

I typically wave, but alas the wave is all but dead in central Illinois - it went away with the advent of the C6 for the most part.

I think that more and more people just have a Corvette rather...
Forum: C5 General
01-07-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 917
Views: 112,558
Posted By mqqn

http://iammoon.com/images/vette/maggies/image5.jpg...

http://iammoon.com/images/vette/maggies/image5.jpg

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mqqn
Forum: C5 Tech
01-11-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By mqqn

Sounds like a ground issue to me. best ...

Sounds like a ground issue to me.

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mqqn
Forum: C5 Tech
02-27-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,618
Posted By mqqn

Thanks. I'll take my chances using the...

Thanks. I'll take my chances using the anti-seize.

Won't hurt, and I'll be able to remove my plugs easily irregardless.

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mqqn
Forum: C5 General
02-25-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,808
Posted By mqqn

The Alcoa's are forged, a little heavier, and it...

The Alcoa's are forged, a little heavier, and it has yet to be proven if they are significantly stronger.

The Alcoa's do have "sharper" edges to the spokes, and they have pin-stamped alcoa logos...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,359
Posted By mqqn

Tires/wheel assembly was balanced off of the...

Tires/wheel assembly was balanced off of the vehicle before install, so no rotor in play for the balancing. Rotors would be balanced as a unit when manufactured.

I have never heard of this...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,618
Posted By mqqn

Hi Phil - Yes - because you are using steel...

Hi Phil -

Yes - because you are using steel plugs in aluminum heads.

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mqqn
Forum: C5 Tech
02-20-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By mqqn

Hi Evil Genius - I have an LS7 clutch with...

Hi Evil Genius -

I have an LS7 clutch with c5 Z slave and master cylinder and it feels just like the stock C5 clutch did, and the engagement is not near the floor -

I would heed the advice...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-23-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By mqqn

Hi mre1974 - The front bolts are located on...

Hi mre1974 -

The front bolts are located on the outermost ends of the transverse spring. The bolt is a 10mm hex bolt, the hex-head protruding above the spring, and a rubber snubber on the end...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-20-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 78,704
Posted By mqqn

Hi rick - Yes it can, I just did that to my...

Hi rick -

Yes it can, I just did that to my Z a few months ago when the button on the end of the stalk pushed in - I assume the spring failed, but I replaced the stalk the same way that...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-05-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,128
Posted By mqqn

Hi folks - To the op - I don't know why you...

Hi folks -

To the op - I don't know why you would want to switch from an OAT coolant back to a standard coolant, you gain nothing.

Mixing organic acid coolant (dex-cool) and older...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-28-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,495
Posted By mqqn

Hi cobra3 - I'll give another vote for the...

Hi cobra3 -

I'll give another vote for the Proxis T1R's.

I went with them on my Z after two expensive sets of F1 Supercars, and I have been very happy with the Toyos.

They were half the...
Forum: C5 General
02-28-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 707
Posted By mqqn

Hi darkstang5887 - It's like Capthuff said...

Hi darkstang5887 -

It's like Capthuff said -

It took me until the second trip to the track to break into the 12's at all.

12.7 is a respectable time, and you'll be able to get lower and...
Forum: C5 General
02-28-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By mqqn

Hi 34bud - The stock Z06 mod-red seats did...

Hi 34bud -

The stock Z06 mod-red seats did not have perforated leather seating areas.

Your car may have replacement seat covers.

When these cars were new they were not renowned for their...
Forum: C5 General
02-27-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 41,686
Posted By mqqn

Hi firefighter813x - 400rwhp is (or was)...

Hi firefighter813x -

400rwhp is (or was) kind of the holy grail of stock head bolt on cars, although I have been out of forum "dyno-wars" game for a bit.

My 02 Z did 356rwhp bone stock on the...
Forum: C5 General
02-26-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,272
Posted By mqqn

Hi theradioflyer - My wife and I were...

Hi theradioflyer -

My wife and I were looking at clown-shoes back in 2001, and then our family had a bad experience with Chrysler products at about the same time I noticed the then new Z06.

I...
Forum: C5 General
02-26-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,474
Posted By mqqn

Hi 03YelloZ - It is called the market...

Hi 03YelloZ -

It is called the market system.

I had a young fellow, who was at my house to buy a Harley I had for sale, tell me that the bank said that the bike was worth less than what I was...
Forum: C5 General
02-26-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,546
Posted By mqqn

Hi Jack - Very sweet trip! My wife...

Hi Jack -

Very sweet trip!

My wife and I have been around Lake Superior, traveled all the way on the Cherhola Skyway, the Blue Ridge Parkway, been through the Smoky Mountain Drive, the...
Forum: C5 General
02-26-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,688
Posted By mqqn

Hi Quick Draw - Your memory is correct, and...

Hi Quick Draw -

Your memory is correct, and that poster data is suspect.

I have a similar poster, and I noticed right away that many of the pictures of the C5's on the poster have front...
Forum: C5 General
02-26-2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 77,632
Posted By mqqn

Hi DeeGee - Very nice how-too - thanks! ...

Hi DeeGee -

Very nice how-too - thanks!

As Kale mentions, I would add that I remove the caliper mounting bolts and rubber bellows, clean and inspect them, and then coat the sliders with...
Forum: C5 General
02-12-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,076
Posted By mqqn

Hi Manny - The forum(s) are more of a guy...

Hi Manny -

The forum(s) are more of a guy thing in general, but there are many women who own and drive a Corvette.

My wife has her own 99 coupe. She could have had just about anything she...
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